Acquire a fast grasp of accounting, the language of business.
Financial Decision-Making
- Analyzing Financial Statements for Non-Financial Managers
- Financial Decision-Making for Non-Financial Managers
- Balanced Scorecard
- Financial Analysis and Corporate Planning
- Driving Profitability and Value Creation
- Creating Value through Strategic Risk Management
- Derivatives and Corporate Finance: Sophisticated Tools for Strategic Planning
Analyzing Financial Statements for Non-Financial Managers
Certificate
This class is part of the Financial Decision-Making Certificate and the Advancing Manager Certificate.
Financial statement reports provide the informed reader with a powerful external perspective on a firm's performance. In this introductory course, managers develop an understanding of financial statements and the critical information the statements provide for the firm's investors. In addition, managers will better understand the financial results of internal decisions. This course covers the fundamental definitions, concepts and structure of accounting; an overview of standard financial statements; and basic tools for analyzing financial information.
| Instructor | Date and Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Schultz, Ph.D. | November 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Cleveland, OH | Add to Cart |
Topics
- Basic accounting structure
- Operating, investing and finance functions
- Overview of financial reports
- Balance sheet
- Income statement
- Cash flows statement
- Introduction to financial statement analysis and information usage techniques
- Examples including returns, liquidity, solvency
- Introduction to economic value added
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this class, participants will:
- Evaluate overall financial performance of an entity
- Analyze return or profitability of an entity
- Evaluate the short-term and long-term stability of the firm
Who Should Attend
Non-financial managers of for-profit firms who make or contribute to decisions that have significant financial implications. This program is not intended for managers who already have a basic understanding of accounting. Those considering this course should also consider Financial Decision-Making for Non-Financial Managers. Together, these introductory courses provide a fundamental understanding of the relationship between internal financial decision-making and external financial reporting.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Recommended Prior Knowledge
This course assumes no prior background in accounting or finance. Those who already have a basic understanding of these concepts should consider Financial Analysis and Corporate Planning.
Continuing Education Credits
| SPHR Professionals | 6 CEU |
|---|---|
| PHR Professionals | 6 CEU |
| OHIO CPA | 8 CPE |
Costs
Individual Participants: $570 by credit card; $595 by check
Affiliate/Health Affiliate Partners: One class day per participant.
